Mastodawn

#Roblox’s #ageverification system, implemented to address child predator concerns, is reportedly #flawed. The system is #misclassifying users’ ages, leading to adults being grouped with children and vice versa. This has caused frustration among developers and a significant drop in chat usage. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/robloxs-age-verification-system-is-reportedly-a-trainwreck-220320016.html?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Roblox's age verification system is reportedly a trainwreck

One kid spoofed the selfie system by drawing a mustache and whiskers on his face.

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lamedianation Jul 5, 2025

How many companies are misclassifying workers right now—without knowing it?
#misclassifying #workerscompensation #staffing
#JobDescriptions

A.) We’re fully compliant and audit-ready

B.) We think we’re doing it right

C.) Honestly… no clue how we’re classified

D.) We’ve already been hit with penalties

Poll ended at Jul 15, 2025 at 4:28pm.

Victor Forberger Apr 9, 2024

#GigWorkers in #Wisconsin

The gig worker classification has been in a legal whirlwind, with companies #misclassifying employees as gig-workers to avoid essential workplace taxes and obligations. This issue is significant because it leads to the loss of essential workplace protections and tax revenues. Similar issues have emerged in other states like California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Recent decisions in Wisconsin have ruled in favor of employee status for…

https://wisconsinui.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/gig-workers-in-wisconsin/

Gig workers in Wisconsin

The gig worker classification has been in a legal whirlwind, with companies misclassifying employees as gig-workers to avoid essential workplace taxes and obligations. This issue is significant bec…

Wisconsin Unemployment